Jun. 7, 2012

Exam Review / Textbook Return

Jun. 6, 2012

Drama Presentations / Exam Review / Novel Return

Jun. 5, 2012

Drama Presentations

Jun. 4, 2012

Rehearsal time for Drama Presentations

Jun. 1, 2012

Transfer of Flags Ceremony
10B -
In Class Essay - Final Writing Assessment

10A -
Rehearsal / Memorization time for drama project
Please email the draft to me on the weekend if you want me to print it for you!
Edit for Grammar and Spelling Errors!

May 31, 2012

News Article Comparisons Due Today
Writing scenes for Drama project.
Note: If you give me a copy of your script today, I can photocopy it for you to practice with tomorrow.

Character reports. Each student completes for individual marks on their character

May 30, 2012

10A - In Class Essay - Final Writing Assessment
10B - Writing scenes for Drama project.

May 29, 2012

10A- Newspaper Comparison Activity (Computer Lab)
Look up a current news story. Read the story from three different news sources and compare them.


10A -
Begin Drama Project. Do in groups of 2 or 3.

1. Choose groups and brainstorm a scene idea to show me.
2. Once you have your scene idea approved, begin writing your draft script.

May 28, 2012

10A -
Begin Drama Project. Do in groups of 2 or 3.

1. Choose groups and brainstorm a scene idea to show me.
2. Once you have your scene idea approved, begin writing your draft script.

10B - Newspaper Comparison Activity (Computer Lab)
Look up a current news story. Read the story from three different news sources and compare them.

May 25, 2012

Flag Raising - 6th Grade

Newspaper Project Due Today

Quiz #3.

May 24, 2012

Finish Newspaper Assignment.

May 23, 2012

Finish Book. Notes Catch up.
Work on Newspaper assignment

May 22, 2012

Continue Ch. 16 - to p. 200
Work on Newspaper assignment

May 17, 2012

Begin Ch. 16
Read to p. 182 - 8:15 AM Dr. Doane and Robert Duval
Work on Newspaper assignment

May 16, 2012

10B - MAP Test Language 1:00-3:00

Start News Article writing assignment

May 15, 2012

10A - MAP Test Language 1:00-3:00

10B - Substitution (Leo) - 11:10-12:10
Start News Article writing assignment

May 14, 2012

Finish Ch. 15 –
Corrections - Who's Fault Paragraphs.

May 11, 2012

Read ch. 15 - until p. 144
Assigned roles
Notes catch up.

May 10, 2012

Quiz on Chapter 12-14.

15 comprehension Questions
1 paragraph. Who is at fault for the article being misleading? Use quotations

May 9, 2012

10A - MAP Test Reading 7:45-9:45

10B - MAP Test Reading 1:00-3:00

May 8, 2012

Reading. Ch. 14 to middle of Ch. 15 (9:32 AM Transcript from the Jake Barlow Show)
Quiz review
"Who's Fault?" Paragraph Due
Reading. Ch. 13 +14 roles assigned.

May 7, 2012

Finish Corrections and editing of "Who's Fault?"

May 4, 2012

10A - No Class

10B -
Writing Draft:

May 3, 2012

10A-
Review Quote integration practice answers

Who's fault is this? Paragraph assignment.

Rough Draft Due Monday.
10B -
Quote integration practice. Due in class.

May 2, 2012

10A-
Finish Ch. 12
Quote integration practice. Due in class.

Due next class (homework)

10B -
Review and group mark Quiz #1
Reading Ch. 12 p. 87-103
Notes catch up.

May 1, 2012

Labour Day - No Classes

Apr. 30, 2012

Begin Ch. 12, p. 70 - Roles Assigned

Apr. 27, 2012

Allison Diary Entry Corrections.

Group time - Fill in "Need to know" information sheet.
Character information - Bernie Lunser, Dr. Seymour, Allison Doresett, Miss Narwin, Philip Malloy, Mr. + Mrs. Malloy, Dr. Doanne, Dr. Palleni
Character conflicts - Philip and parents, Philip and Miss Narwin, Miss Narwin and Dr. Doanne, Philip and Allison
Setting information
Examples of Irony - so far (Allison, Philip's Father)

Quiz #1 Ch. 1-11

Apr. 26, 2012

Start p. 49-70 in Dialogue. Parts assigned in class.
Rehearsal and Reading.

Marked for oral performance.

Apr. 25, 2012

Parent Teacher Interviews - No Classes

Apr. 24, 2012

Rehearse and read p. 31-49.
Marked for oral performance.
Analysis of "The Star Spangled Banner":
http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/songsamples.html

Apr. 23, 2012

Finish Read p. 20-30 from assigned Parts assigned in class.
Start p. 31-49 in Dialogue. Parts assigned in class.
Finish Allison Doresett Diary entry.

Apr. 20, 2012

Complete Rough Drafts in Class - Peer sharing and editing.

Apr. 19, 2012

Drama Practice Sentences

Continue reading Nothing but the Truth
Read p. 11 to p. 21
Roles Assigned in class - Marked for oral performance.

Apr. 18, 2012

Individual Reading Assignment
Read "Who Wrote Shakespeare?" p. 350-359 of Interactive Reader.
Complete the Chart on p. 359.

Apr. 17, 2012

Begin reading the novel Nothing But the Truth
Read to End of Chapter 2
Notes Sheet: Complete while reading

Include New words and phrases on the back.

Apr. 16, 2012

Finish Prezi Presentations.
2 readings: "What Kind of Liar Are You?" and "A Piece of String"
Questions + Discussion
Mini Quiz

Apr. 13, 2012

4th Quarter Begins today

Prezi Presentations
Theme Anticipation for Nothing But the Truth - Lying

Group Discussion.